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Dr

HILMY ISMAIL

MD FRCA FFARCS (I) FANZCA

Anaesthetist with specialist expertise in:

  • ANAESTHESIA FOR MAJOR CANCER SURGERY
  • PERIOPERATIVE MEDICINE
  • CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TESTING (CPET)
  • ANAESTHESIA FOR ROBOTIC SURGERY
  • ANAESTHESIA FOR MAJOR CANCER SURGERY
  • PERIOPERATIVE MEDICINE
  • CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TESTING (CPET)
  • ANAESTHESIA FOR ROBOTIC SURGERY
Cancer Specialists > Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine > HILMY ISMAIL

Hilmy is a Senior Staff Anaesthetist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne. He has over 15 years experience as a Consultant Anaesthetist in Australia and New Zealand having completed his specialist advanced training in anaesthesia in Sri Lanka, the UK and New Zealand.

Hilmy has a special interest in the preparation of patients and their medical conditions prior to having major cancer surgery.

In this role, he leads the Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic (PAC) at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Hospital. He is also the Director of the Cardio Pulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) laboratory and Prehabilitation Program at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Hospital.

These tests and program are used to assess the risks patients face prior to surgery, and advice patients on whether exercise and other measures could be used to improve their fitness prior to surgery.

The program and the clinic that he leads were shortlisted Finalists for the Victorian Public Health Care awards in 2014 and awarded a certificate of special achievement.

Hilmy’s focus in clinical practice is to provide the highest standard of anaesthesia care for his patients.

This means applying the latest knowledge and skills available to make his patients’ surgical journey as safe and comfortable as possible, with care and compassion.

 
THE BEST PERSONALISED CARE THROUGHOUT THE CANCER JOURNEY

Current Appointments

Consultant Anaesthetist

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

Private Practice

Cancer Specialists.

 

Memberships

  • ANZCA – Fellowship
  • RCA – Fellowship
  • ASA – Member
  • AMA – Member
 

Featured Publications

For a comprehensive list of publications, click here for my ResearchGate link.

Use of Intrathecal Neostigmine as an Adjunct to Other Spinal Medications in Perioperative and Peripartum analgesia: A Meta-analysis.

Ho K M, Ismail M H.
Anaesthesia and Intensive Care 2003; 31:529-537.

Once-daily reirradiation for rectal cancer in patients who have received previous pelvic radiotherapy

Ho K M. Ismail M H.
Anaesthesia and Intensive Care 2004; 33:1:41-53. Award for Best Scientific Paper in 2004.

Bilateral brachial plexopathy following laparoscopic bariatric surgery.

Brunette, K. E., Hutchinson, D.O., Ismail, H. (2005).
Anaesth Intensive Care 33(6): 812-5.

Use of intrathecal midazolam to improve perioperative analgesia: a meta-analysis.

Ho, K.M, Ismail H.
Anaesth Intensive Care, 2008. 36(3): p. 365-73.

Improving perioperative outcomes: fluid optimization with the esophageal Doppler monitor, a metaanalysis and review.

Phan, T., Ismail H, et al et al.,
J Am Coll Surg, 2008. 207(6): p. 935-41.

 

Contact

CONTACT DETAILS

Level 1, 84 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121
Phone (03) 9421 6425
Fax (03) 9421 6372
Email info@cancerspecialists.com.au

AFTER HOURS CARE

For urgent after hours care our specialists can be contacted on (03) 9421 6425 via the Cancer Specialists personalised after hours phone service. For all emergency care Epworth Richmond Emergency Department is open 24 hours.

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APPOINTMENTS

All appointments can be arranged by calling (03) 9421 6425, Monday to Friday (except Holidays) between 0900 to 1730 Hours or by email.

When you come to your appointment remember to bring the following:

  • Medicare or DVA (veteran affairs) card
  • A referral from your General Practitioner or specialist
  • All pertinent x-ray scans, reports and test results from your General Practitioner or referring physician
  • A list of all medications that you are currently taking
  • A list of any known drug allergies and the symptoms you may have from taking these medicines
  • If you have had surgery elsewhere, please bring a copy of your operation report

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TO CANCEL AN APPOINTMENT

Please call on (03) 9421 6425 during office hours and let us know at least 24 hours in advance so we can give that time to another patient.

We understand that your time is valuable, and we make every effort to run on time; however, emergencies occur that cause schedule delays. We apologise in advance if we keep you waiting.

Patients requiring surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or other interventions may be managed in the following locations:
EPWORTH HEALTHCARE - RICHMOND

89 Bridge Road, Richmond VIC 3121
Phone (03) 9426 6666
Fax (03) 9427 0353
www.epworth.org.au


EPWORTH HEALTHCARE - FREEMASONS
166 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone (03) 9483 3833
Fax (03) 9419 6018
www.epworth.org.au


EPWORTH HEALTHCARE - EPWORTH FREEMASONS DAY PROCEDURE UNIT

320 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone (03) 9418 8178
Fax (03) 9418 8108
www.epworth.org.au


ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL - EAST MELBOURNE

159 Grey Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone (03) 9928 6555
Fax (03) 9928 6444
www.svpm.com.au


ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITAL

Grattan Street, Parkville VIC 3052
Phone (03) 9342 7000
Fax (03) 9342 7802
www.rmh.mh.org.au


PETER MACCALLUM CANCER CENTRE

305 Grattan Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone (03) 9656 1111
Fax (03) 9656 1400
www.petermac.org

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